United Airlines | Flight Attendant

United Airlines: Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. As a valued member of the inflight crew, the Flight Attendant plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers while providing exceptional customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to travel the world, explore new cultures, and create memorable experiences for customers on every flight.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize safety by adhering to the highest safety standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate a "People-First" approach by adapting to diverse customer needs with optimism and positivity.
• Engage directly with passengers, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment to resolve issues with understanding and grace.
• Influence customer loyalty through exceptional service and represent United Airlines with pride.
• Maintain flexibility to work global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be prepared to be away from base for extended periods.
• Collaborate effectively as a team player, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88, with top of base scale at $67.11 per hour.
• Seniority-based pay increases and additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.
• Exceptional travel privileges for employees, their family, and friends on United Airlines' expansive global network.
• Inclusive uniform standards promoting individuality and authenticity.

Training:

New Flight Attendants will participate in an intensive 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX, learning United's safety and customer service standards. United provides a $140/week per diem, accommodations, breakfast, and lunch during training. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be welcomed aboard as full-time employees and assigned to one of United's hub locations: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles, or one of its other flight attendant base locations (relocation funds not provided).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent; two or more years of college preferred.
• Minimum of one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social services).
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely, loud enough to be heard in an emergency.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
• Fluency in Italian (speaking and reading).
• Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
• Ability to effectively communicate in high-stress situations.
• Professional appearance and adherence to grooming and uniform standards.
• Tattoos are permitted on arms, wrists, legs, and feet within specified size and content restrictions.
• Must be able to proficiently operate electronic devices.
• Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining.
• Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects, and push/pull a beverage cart.
• Ability to pass a functional reach assessment.
• Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
• Ability to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule supporting United's 24/7 operation.
• Must successfully complete an evacuation drill in water during training.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
• Must be able to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens (medical and recreational marijuana use prohibited).
• Must be able to pass a 10-year background check.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.